A Celebration of the Horse in Song and Stories is coming on November 21, 2026 to Carmel Valley, California reposted by Ruth Paget

I went out forest bathing in Carmel Valley, California today San saw that Mike Beck is bringing his show Ponies, which celebrates the Horse in Song and Stories, on November 21, 2026.

More information about this event follows along with ticket purchase information:

https://cf.trailandsaddle.club/calendar/

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games 

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs

Tomato - Basil Pasta reposted by Ruth Paget

Giovanni Siracusa makes tomato - basil pasta in this video that comes together in a cinch in this TikTok video:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTPDwcftw/

In winter, you could use San Marzano canned tomatoes or Muir Glen canned organic tomatoes from Target.

Buon appetito!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

Cheese and Pepper Pasta Recipe reposted by Ruth Paget

Casio e Pepe ( cheese and pepper) pasta is delicious and easy to make.

Giovanni Siracusa on TikTok shows how easy this recipes comes together:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTPDP4yYv/

Buon appetito!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

$38.52 Prime Rib for 4 Serving from Costco at Sand City, California by Ruth Paget

$38.52 Prime Rib for 4 Servings from Costco at Sand City, California by Ruth Paget 

Prime rib lovers might want to try Costco’s pretty excellent version of the baked dish, which sold for $38.52 today (November 14, 2026) at Costco in Sand City (near Monterey), California. 

My family portioned this out into 4 servings, which comes out to $9.63 per person. The COSTCO brand is called Cuisine Solutions and requires baking. 

I liked the au jus from the prime rib with mashed potatoes instead of butter. We drank a Chianti from Trader Joe’s with our meal followed by brie cheese and vanilla ice cream. 

I enjoyed our American lunch after market day thanks to the great deal on prime rib at Costco in Sand City, California.

(Note: I eat red meat once a month as part of the Mediterranean Diet and like having a reasonably priced option from Costco available.) 

By Ruth Paget 

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory game

Green bean - Tomato pasta is a harvest treat reposted by Ruth Paget

Giovanni Siracusa’s green bean pasta recipe with tomatoes and a few herbs looks effortless to make and is bursting with vitamin C, an important antioxidant for ridding the body of free radicals.

The cheese in this dish brings a lot of flavor and calcium for building bones.

Siracusa’s video follows:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTPS4ThJU/

Buon appetito!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during written during overseas duty in Zgermany + 5 other Kindle books

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

Coffee Raves - New Trend Seen on Tik Tok reposted by Ruth Paget

I saw today that coffee raves are now a trend - drinking your coffee and dancing before work to start the day and all throughout the day.

I posted the link about coffee raves below:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTPSN7MGG/

Sip, slide away!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

$17.99 Spinch Dip Tray from Raley’s Nob Hill reposted by Ruth Paget

Today’s digital coupon for Raley’s Nob Hill members contains an offer for a spinach dip tray for $17.99.  This is an easy hors d’oeuvre for book groups, brainstacking time, and reading.

This weekend would be a good time to taste test this for the holidays.  

A 24-hour reservation notice is required.

You can sign up for the Raley’s Nob Hill app online or in-store.

Bon appetit!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair and travel games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games